Day Trips in China

Journey through Guilin's enchanting landscapes on this full-day tour of the region's highlights from Shanghai, including lunch and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Guilin. Keep your camera close by as you journey through the dramatic karst landscapes, stopping to admire natural landmarks like Elephant Trunk Hill and take in the views from the 203-foot (62-meter) peak of Fubo Hill. After lunch, venture underground to view ancient artworks in the Thousand Buddha Cave and explore the beautiful Reed Flute Cave.

Pay a visit to the Giant Buddha, visit Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery and explore the island of Lantau on this incredible tour, complete with a professional and friendly guide. You'll get a taste of the beautiful beaches, fishing villages and stunning mountain ranges that make this destination so unique, while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the spirituality and Buddhist practices that drive the culture here. The tour includes lunch, a one-way ferry ride and round-trip hotel transport.

See three of Beijing's most famous landmarks on a full-day tour that starts in the city and travels to the Great Wall of China. Start with a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, and walk by the monuments of Tiananmen Square, including Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. Then depart for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, riding in a cable car up to the ramparts then walking around for great vantage points. Learn about the sights from your informative guide throughout a memorable tour.

Skip the lines and explore all of Guangzhou's most remarkable historic buildings in one day on this guided tour. Instead of tiring yourself out walking from site to site, drive straight from your hotel to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a highly-regarded example of local Lingnan Architecture built near the turn of the twentieth century. From there, stop in at Yuexiu Hill, and then explore the fifteen-thousand-year-old Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.

Explore the Great Wall and Beijing's top attractions on a three-day small-group tour. After a convenient pickup from Tianjin International Cruise Port, walk along the wall's less-crowded Mutianyu section, visit the Olympic site, Temple of Heaven, Tienanmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Learn about this ancient city's deep history from your English-speaking guide and enjoy delicious meals included in the tour price.

Getting around Beijing can be fiddly if you don't speak the language. Save yourself time and hassle with this convenient city tour that checks off Beijing's historical big three in just one day. Tour the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace with a guide, and relax over a Chinese lunch. Perfect for first-time visitors, your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Itinerary: Banpo Museum - Lunch at Reproduction Factory - Terracotta Warrior Museum This group tour takes you to visit the main attractions in Xi'an: Banpo Museum and Terracotta Warriors. When stopping at Reproduction Factory, you could witness how the Terracotta Warriors and Horses were made 2000 years ago. This tour includes all entrance fee, English speaking guide, lunch and transportation.

The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but most parts of the wall have been heavily restored. This full-day tour from Beijing visits the Simatai section, the last part of the original Ming wall, as well as the traditional Gubei Water Town. Hotel pickup is included.

Explore China's ancient capital on a two-day small-group tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about one of China's oldest and best-preserved cities from your informative local guide. Visit important landmarks like Emperor Qin Shi Huang's amazing Terracotta Army, the historic City Wall, the Han Dynasty tomb, and Shaanxi History museum. Enjoy delicious meals and admission to most sites included in the tour price.

Enjoy a private day trip to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Qing east tombs. The Huangyaguan first time was built in 566,Beiqi Dynasty,and rebuilt again in the Ming Dynasty.This section of the Great Wall winds on high mountains and lofty hills. The Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911) are the largest and best preserved extant tomb complexes for royal families in China, and also the most important tombs for emperors and their women in the last dynasty.

Burst through the language barrier and access the secrets of China's vibrant contemporary art scene on this half-day tour of Beijing's fashionable 798 Art Zone with your own personal translator/guide. Put thoughts of calligraphy and classical painting to one side as you explore galleries, meet artists in their studios, and immerse in this labyrinth of converted industrial buildings. Who knows: You may even find a piece to collect.

Immerse deeply into Chinese culture with your local guide on this door-to-door day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Spend the morning discovering Taoist wonders on Mt. Qingcheng: ride the cable car, cruise Moon City Lake, visit Shangqinggong Palace and the Cave of the Heavenly Master, and have lunch in a temple. In the afternoon, tour the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan flood control system.

Enjoy a level of service that comes close to a private tour in a group of no more than six people. Start at the iconic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, with a deep dive into the world of Qin Shi Huang. Enjoy Xian cuisine at a local restaurant before returning to the city to explore its majestic City Wall. Finally, head to the city's street food epicenter, the Muslim Quarter.

This tour is suitable for extending your stay in Xi'an with a half day. It covers one of the most distinguished history museum in China - Shaanxi History Museum and a well-preserved ancient Buddhist pagoda and temple - Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It's a good way to learn more about the profound culture and history of Xi'an. If you only have limited time, this tour can't suit you better.

Experience the best of Suzhou on this exciting day tour. Appreciate the art of Humble Administrator's Garden and its profound history. Wonder among the gorgeous scenes at Tiger Hill, the No.1 sight of Suzhou. Learn more about Chinese history in Panmen Gate, take a pleasant stroll down Shantang Street. A culture visit to see how the silk produced is also included!

Hit Shanghai's most impressive sights in a single, action-packed excursion during this full-day trip - perfect for first-timers. Explore both traditional and modern sides to the fast-paced city during a gondola ride over the centuries-old waterways of Zhujiajiao. You'll also be treated to sky-high city views from a 100th story tower, and enjoy a scenic walk along colonial-era houses in the cutting-edge Bund district.

Perfect for visitors short on time, this efficient, half-day visit covers China's iconic terracotta army - the world's largest ancient burial site - topped off by a tasty local lunch. Tours include private hotel pickup, so you can skip the hassle of navigating the city. Get detailed history and background from your group guide while getting a peek at thousands of clay warriors along with the mysterious mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang.

Discover the highlights of Macau on this full-day trip from Shenzen. Ride a ferry to this former Portuguese territory, one of the world's hottest gambling destinations, and tour its old, UNESCO-listed center. See landmarks including St. Paul's Church and Monte Fort, and after a buffet lunch, enjoy free time at The Venetian, the world's largest casino, to try the gaming tables, shop, or eat. Your experience includes round-trip ferry rides, guided touring, plus lunch.

Discover Longsheng and China's rich minority culture on a full-day guided tour from Guilin. Take an easy walk around to snap photos of the famous Longji Rice Terraces and admire spectacular views of the cultivated mountain expanses. Have lunch in Pingan Zhuang Village and learn from your guide about the local Zhuang and Yao communities. Then relax as your round-trip transportation returns you to your Guilin hotel. A great trip for photographers!

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Hangzhou, a city shrouded in history and natural splendor, on a full-day tour from Shanghai. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, gain fascinating insight into China's most esteemed tea at Meijiawu Tea Village; cruise on the idyllic and inspirational West Lake; and marvel at the alluring architecture of the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Explore the historical highlights and cultural delights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on this all-inclusive tour, during which lunch, round-trip transportation and entrance fees are complimentary.